Technical Officer (Non-Communicable Diseases), P-3, Fixed-Term, Suva, Fiji (Re-advertised)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 109,286 USD and 143,102 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To achieve the control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) throughout the Western Pacific Region by targeting the reduction of morbidity and mortality of such conditions and diseases. The division supports integrated people-centred care approaches by strengthening primary health care services for prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment of target diseases and conditions along the life-course, while ensuring to reach the unreached and achieving universal health coverage.

In this role the incumbent will work across the different areas of health systems and together with the Management of Noncommunicable Diseases (MND) unit, supports action across government and society in managing noncommunicable diseases – cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases – and their risk factors, as well as eye health, oral health and hearing impairment. Focus areas of the programme are improving service delivery at primary healthcare through a risk-based approach to early detection and treatment as part of the continuum of care and strengthening health systems to support the achievement of global and national targets to reduce premature mortality due to NCDs.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, Pacific NCD and Health through the Life Course (PNH), and guidance of the Head of WHO Country Office for the South Pacific/Director, Division of Pacific Technical Support, the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Provides technical support in strengthening the capacity of countries and areas in the development and implementation of comprehensive, population-based NCD prevention programmes, with focus on specific risk factor reduction in collaboration with Member States and in accordance with WHO action plans for NCD;
2. Assists WHO country offices and national counterparts in the further implementation and utilization of WHO best buys and the Package of Essential NCD interventions (PEN) and HEARTS (healthy lifestyle counselling; evidenced-based protocols; access to essential medicines and technology; risk-based management; team-based care; systems for monitoring) with a focus on primary health care and the health system;
3. Provides technical support to PICs on the development of the necessary systems to prevent the development of NCDs in high-risk populations through early identification and effective management, with the development of appropriate referral pathways for palliative care, rehabilitation and tertiary care;
4. Coordinates and conducts training in PICs on PEN and HEARTS as required;
5. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with government agencies, donors and development partners to coordinate appropriate programmatic and resource mobilization activities;
6. Ensures effective management of human and financial resources under his/her supervision; and
7. Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Essential: University degree in medicine or nursing from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Postgraduate degree in public health. Advanced training in prevention and control of NCDs and NCD-related risk factors, including PEN.

Experience

• Essential: Minimum of five years in public health and/or NCD and/or primary health care, including experience at international level.
• Desirable: Experience in NCD management in primary health care settings.

Skills

• Broad knowledge of theory, practice, methodologies and techniques in relation to NCD prevention and control, particularly through the primary health care system.
• Skills in designing and managing health system related support for NCD management and prevention, including with PEN.
• Negotiation and representational skills which allow coming to a common understanding of complex and often controversial issues.
• Ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team and also with partner agencies, development partners and country counterparts.
• Strong written and spoken English skills, including report writing and presentation skills.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Producing results

Use of Language Skills

• Essential: Expert knowledge of written and spoken English.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other UN languages.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 62,120 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2,102 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Candidates who previously applied to this position need not re-apply as their applications are on file.

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.